Evidence supporting the use of: Bone Marrow
For the health condition: Anemia
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Bone marrow is used in the context of anemia primarily due to its nutritional content and its role in hematopoiesis (the formation of blood cells). Bone marrow is a rich dietary source of iron, vitamin B12, and other micronutrients essential for red blood cell production. There is some scientific rationale behind its consumption for supporting or preventing certain types of anemia, particularly those due to nutritional deficiencies (such as iron-deficiency anemia or B12 deficiency anemia).
However, direct clinical evidence supporting bone marrow consumption as a treatment for anemia in humans is limited. Most studies focus on the benefits of the specific nutrients found in bone marrow rather than bone marrow itself. The practice has roots in traditional medicine and dietary customs, but modern medical treatment of anemia usually involves supplementation of specific nutrients or medical intervention rather than dietary intake of bone marrow. Bone marrow transplantation is a medical procedure used to treat certain severe forms of anemia (like aplastic anemia and some hemoglobinopathies), but this is distinct from dietary consumption.
In summary, while there is a scientific basis for the nutrients in bone marrow supporting red blood cell production, the evidence for its efficacy as a direct treatment for anemia is modest at best, and it should not replace standard medical care for anemia.
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ashwagandha
astragalus
beet
black cumin
sesame
blackberry
bovine
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broccoli
brussel sprouts
caterpillar mushroom
catjang cowpea
chlorella
coconut milk
collard
cordyceps
dog rose
dong quai root
fish protein
folate
fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
fu ling
ginger
ginseng
gooseberry
greens blend (proprietary)
hibiscus
Indian tinospora
iron
jujube
kale
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lactoferrin
lemon
lentinula edodes mycelia
licorice root
liquid liver fractions
maca
mackerel
moringa
nettle
oat
orange
oyster mushroom
parsley
plantain
plum fruit
pollen
pomegranate
pomelo
protein
pumpkin
pyridoxal-5-phosphate (P-5-P)
quail egg
quinoa
redcurrant
rehmannia glutinosa
reishi mushroom
rhizome
riboflavin (vitamin B2)
sardines
shiitake mushroom
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spinach
spirulina
tomato
triphala
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vitamin D3
vitamin E
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yeast
zinc
suma
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punarnava
tinospora cordifolia
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ganoderma
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Abrus
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Ajuga
Aerva lanata
Astragaloside
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Agrimonia pilosa
Asteracea
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Abalone
Allium tuberosum
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Bermuda Grass
Bidens pilosa
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Blepharis
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banana
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Other health conditions supported by Bone Marrow
AnemiaArthritis
Broken Bones
Convalescence
Fatigue
Injuries
Nervous Exhaustion
Surgery (healing from)
Wasting
Wounds and Sores